Riding Your Bike This As we transition to warmer weather, you may feel the calling to get your bike out of storage so you can ride it throughout the spring. If your bike has been in storage all winter, you probably don’t want to pull it down and immediately head out. There are a few things you need to do to prepare your bike so it doesn’t break down during your inaugural ride. Whether you ride on the streets or the sidewalk, if you’re planning to bike this spring, take these precautions before your first ride of the season. Check the tire pressure.
What To Do If You Get Bit ByA Dog Understanding Your Rights Did you know that there are over 85 million dogs living in U.S. households right now? With that many dogs living in our country, it’s not too surprising that millions of people are bitten by dogs every year. The second week of April is Dog Bite Prevention Week, and it’s an important time to get reacquainted with your rights if you’re bitten by someone else’s dog. When an individual is bit or injured by someone’s dog, that person may sue the owner or keeper for compensation. The majority of states have “strict liability statutes,” which essentially means that the owner of the dog is automatically liable for any injury it may cause. Massachusetts is a strict liability state. In these states, the victim does not need to prove negligence outside of the exceptions outlined by the statutes. These exceptions usually refer to police/military dogs or a dog that bites someone who is trespassing. Basically, what this means is that if you are walking your dog and it bites another person, or if it bites a guest in your home, you are automatically liable for any damages. In states without strict liability statutes, the victim has to prove negligence by the dog owner by showing that they failed to reasonably make an effort to control their dog. Many times, they will look at the past history of the dog and its owner to decide if they have any prior dog bite-related issues. If victims of a dog bite or injury can prove either strict liability or some level of negligence on the part of the dog owner, they may be awarded a range of compensation depending on the nature and extent of their injuries. A victim may receive compensation for their medical expenses as well as any emotional or physical suffering they are dealing with and any losses to their potential earnings from work. Being bit by a dog is never a fun experience for anyone. If you’ve been bitten by a dog and are unsure where to turn next, give our office a call.
If your bike has been sitting in storage, there’s a good chance its tires lost some air. Thankfully, this is one of the easiest fixes when it comes to bike maintenance. Simply invest in a quality air pump and refill your tires back to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure level. Check brake levers and pads. Pull your bike’s brake levers and ensure they are engaging both sides of
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